The Minister of Health, H.E. Fahad Abdulrahman AlJalajel, participated today in the 2026 Annual National Blood Donation Campaign, launched by His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister personally initiating the effort by donating blood.
His Excellency highlighted that the visionary initiative of the Kingdom's leadership has enshrined blood donation as an enduring noble ethos, fueled by widespread civic participation and selfless giving. This commitment yielded unprecedented donation rates, building upon the profound health and social impact forged by last year's campaign. Notably, donor turnout quadrupled, achieving a remarkable 100% voluntary donation rate, with first-time donors representing over 85% of total participants—a testament to the expanding donor base and the flourishing spirit of voluntary giving across the nation.
His Excellency further underscored the campaign's vital role in fulfilling the critical medical needs of patients and recipients nationwide. He reaffirmed the Kingdom's steadfast resolve to cultivate and perpetuate voluntary donation as a sustainable community practice dedicated to safeguarding human health.
Moreover, His Excellency emphasized that blood donation centers across all regions of the Kingdom remain actively engaged in receiving donors, aligned with the Ministry of Health's commitment to enhancing service accessibility, elevating operational excellence, and implementing world-class standards to ensure uninterrupted blood supply sustainability—paving the way toward a healthier, more conscious, and altruistic society.